Horticultural and Wellbeing Programme Intern

The Horticultural and Wellbeing Programme Intern will support the Horticulture Team in planning, delivering and evaluating nature-based and environmental education activities at Core Arts. This role offers hands-on experience in community gardening, green-space management, well-being support, and creative environmental engagement. You will work closely with tutors, members, and volunteers to enhance the therapeutic value of Core Arts’ gardens and outdoor learning spaces.

This internship is ideal for someone passionate about horticulture, sustainability, and mental well-being who wants to develop practical skills in a community or charitable setting.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering horticultural sessions, workshops, and events for Core Arts members.

• Help maintain Core Arts’ gardens and growing spaces – planting, propagation, composting, harvesting, and general upkeep.

• Support members and volunteers during sessions – providing encouragement, guidance, and practical help in a safe, inclusive environment.

• Contribute to the development of educational resources on gardening, biodiversity, and environmental well-being.

• Assist in monitoring plant growth, seasonal planning, and sustainability initiatives.

• Collect and record feedback for programme evaluation, including well-being outcomes.

• Help organise community open days, plant sales, and exhibitions showcasing the horticultural programme.

• Create engaging content (photos, short posts, or videos) to help document and promote the gardens and workshops through Core Arts’ communication channels.

• Support administrative tasks such as session scheduling, resource management, and maintaining attendance or volunteer logs.

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Learning Outcomes / What You’ll Gain

• Practical hands-on experience in community horticulture and well-being project delivery.

• Skills in garden management, environmental education, and group facilitation.

• Experience working with adults in a supportive, inclusive, and creative environment.

• Insight into how arts and horticulture can promote recovery and social inclusion.

• Opportunities to develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

• A professional reference and portfolio of project work.

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Core Arts

We have been providing best practice and best value in Mental Health care in London. We promote positive mental health and wellbeing through a college-like environment of creative learning. Providing quality education, training, employment and social enterprise initiatives that enable people who experience mental health issues to overcome barriers, fulfil their potential and participate fully in their community.

This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $10,599. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page